The second annual NY Country Jam is this weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds, after a successful debut in Bouckville last year. Three days of live music kicks off tonight at Chevy Court with a "dance party" featuring performances by tribute bands playing the music of Garth Brooks, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.

Note: Thursday's print edition of The Post-Standard implied all three days of the concert event are free to residents of Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties. Only Friday night is free for those CNY flood victims.

The rest of the weekend features marquee performers like Lauren Alaina, Uncle Kracker and Billy Currington on Saturday, along with Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin and Chris Young on Sunday.

Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are $69 each at the gate; VIP passes are available for $89. Friday night costs $29 for non-residents of Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties. Three-day weekend passes, offered in advance, are no longer available.

Active duty military and first responders will receive two tickets for the price of one at the gate with valid ID. For more information, visit www.nycountryjam.com.
2013 NY Country Jam lineup and schedule: